Speaker
Merten Nikolay Dahlkemper
(CERN)
Description
Several research-based suggestions have been made on how concepts from particle physics can be taught to high school students. A frequently used subject-related representation within particle physics is the so-called Feynman diagram. However, very little is known about how this form of representation is perceived by students.
This project aims to design learning materials for 16-19-year-olds on Feynman diagrams so that they are conducive to learning concepts of elementary particle physics. We used an eye-tracking study to test the materials. The results give insights into the strategy development process of students when using this form of representation.
Author
Merten Nikolay Dahlkemper
(CERN)
Co-authors
Andréas Mueller
Jeff Wiener
(CERN)
Prof.
Pascal Klein
(University of Göttingen)
Dr
Sascha Schmeling
(CERN)
